Bob Murphy's columns 2014

[Dogs_R_Us]

How Bad Boys can become good

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/western-bulldogs/how-bad-boys-can-become-good-20140528-zrr22.html


First we need a couple of "bad boys"......

Imagine the MRP coming down on them like a ton of bricks

 

[dogsfan]

Another interesting read. I just hope the Macca doubters have a read of this article and can put 2 and 2 together.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Well, so do something about it, Bob.

Outclassed but not overwhelmed, the Western Bulldogs refuse to give up the fight

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...p-the-fight-20140604-zrxra.html#ixzz33jYpFgwN

 

[stefoid]

How Bad Boys can become good

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/western-bulldogs/how-bad-boys-can-become-good-20140528-zrr22.html


First we need a couple of "bad boys"......

Imagine the MRP coming down on them like a ton of bricks

I watched the doco after reading this. Pretty interesting, even for someone with zero knowledge of US basketball. I mean, I had heard of Jordan and Bird and thats about it.

 

[TheHoneyBadger]

Bobby trying to further the idea that there's a fire burning internally at the club.

I loved the last line, 'I'd even take a dishonourable one.'

I expect Rockliff to be carted off on a stretcher

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Thanks to VitalDread for alerting me:

Everyone's a critic, but the Bulldogs can find strength in adversity

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...n-adversity-20140611-zs44r.html#ixzz34OJSP0Cp

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

The emotional purge of beating Collingwood

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/the-emotional-purge-of-beating-collingwood-20140618-zsdf8.html

 

[maddog37]

Loved reading that. Bob has skills.

 

[Mingo]

If he doesn't get a gig in the media after his career (providing he wants it of course) I'll be damned.

 

[BEaston]

The last two articles have been so good. This week's brought a tear to my eye!

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Your first kick in footy, now that's something to savour

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/your-f...g-to-savour-20140702-zstkt.html#ixzz36OepptWn

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Also mentioned in the Tom Williams thread, just recording it here:

Bulldog Tom Williams retires amidst tears and laughter

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...nd-laughter-20140709-zt0yo.html#ixzz36wJY8jSx

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

fred cook was too quick for me but adding it to this thread

Changing of the guard among sons of the west?

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...of-the-west-20140716-ztrhu.html#ixzz37he1lHnB

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Father Time ... slam dunked

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/father-time--slam-dunked-20140723-zw15e.html

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Footscray Bulldogs breathe new life into the Whitten Oval

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...hitten-oval-20140730-zyk4p.html#ixzz397QbLVMH

 

[Mingo]

Ahhh Murph, you never disappoint. I would say going to the Footscray vs Essendon VFL game a couple of weekends ago was my footy highlight of the year. Loved standing on the hill with a few thousand other Bulldogs supporters watching us belt Essendon. Bought back memories of standing on the Doug Hawkins wing in the 90's as a kid.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

The blokes I love to play - it's as simple as that

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...le-as-that-20140806-10172b.html#ixzz39f5El6ZL

 

[Norm De Guerre]

Luke Hodge, Hawthorn: Direction and voice is like a 19th man. Playing near him made me better.

Callan Ward, GWS: The toughest and vaguest footballer I’ve ever seen.

Aaron Sandilands, Fremantle: He’s like one of the wonders of the world – you’ve just gotta go and have a look at him up close.

Has a nice turn of phrase, does Bob.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

No song-and-dance about Ryan Griffen, but singing the team song matters

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ng-matters-20140813-103gzk.html#ixzz3AFOeB2vV

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Adrift on a sea of swells and troughs

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...nd-troughs-20140820-106anm.html#ixzz3AzAhuUW7

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

The old pals routine

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/the-old-pals-routine-20140827-1091r3.html

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

The last one for the year?

The seasoned routine you'd rather didn't come to an end

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...her-didnt-come-to-an-end-20140903-10bva5.html

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

One more for luck

Finals time: when hopes and dreams are put on the line

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...n-the-line-20140910-10ew7x.html#ixzz3D9jfZ5oe

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

And again

Weekend finals whip up a football Woodstock
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...-up-a-football-woodstock-20140917-10i288.html

 

[TempleKelvington]

And again

Weekend finals whip up a football Woodstock
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...-up-a-football-woodstock-20140917-10i288.html

I was sitting just meters from him and the group at North Port and his experience of the day mirrored mine....he's a great man Bobby!